For a long time, I have had GrapheneOS on my Google Pixel 7 - which I don’t use anymore as my main phone, but it’s almost always on. It has some apps, but mainly, a constant connection to my email. No SIM card, connected via Wi-Fi.
I’ve always noticed a battery drain of about 4-5% overnight, sometimes even more, despite not having notifications and not using it.
Last night, I decided to remove Google Services. In 24 hours (and a few minutes of usage), it consumed 2% of the battery.
I’m trying to understand how much I need Google Services for my needs. The main messaging systems I currently use are bridged with Matrix, and on Element, I have notifications via ntfy (unified push).
In the coming days, I will try to see if it’s possible for me to do without them.
#GooglePixel #Pixel7 #Android #GrapheneOS #OwnYourData #MobileExperience
@stefano
The 8 elite processor is mainline i assume, you can port some linux to your phone like Pmos .
im using postmarket on my pocophone for about a year or so, its good for me :)
Also you can Always use #microG instead of Google Services, the Push Notification also works well.
@sohrab@bsd.cafe Unfortunately, I don’t have time to port an entire OS to my Pixel 🙂
I’d love to use another OS on it, but I can’t find anything (only very old Pixels are supported)